Steven Thompson then scored one of three goals he notched for his country before Crawford completed his brace.

Scotland team news

The match will allow a number of new players in the squad the chance to make an impression.

Tom Cairney and Ryan Fraser could both be in line to make their Scotland debuts with no Celtic players set to take part in the match with the possible exception of Leigh Griffiths.

With Grant Hanley, James MacArthur and Matt Phillips ruled out from the original squad, uncapped Leeds United defender Liam Cooper is in the squad for the first time since last year and could make his debut.

If Ikechi Anya plays, it will be his 25th appearance for the national team.

Canadian players to watch

Burnley midfielder Artfield is well known to Scottish football fans from his early days at Falkirk while Dundee striker Marcus Haber has made 27 appearances for the Canucks.

Former Rangers duo Luca Gasparotto and Fraser Aird are also involved in the squad, currently coached by interim national coach Michael Findlay before Octavio Zambrano takes over.

Gordon’s pre-match thoughts

“I’m trying to select a team that can cause Canada problems but will also give players like Steven Naismith, Chris Martin, Ikechi Anya, Steven Fletcher – guys who have not had a lot of game time – some match action.

“The team has not been picked for Sunday’s game against Slovenia. The core of it might be picked and I know how we’re going to play – but there are still places to be filled.

“We are hoping to get a good walk-up crowd tomorrow night. We would like the fans to come along and give us their support because we need it.

“There is a disappointment with the Scotland fans at the moment. We understand that, but what we have to do is make them feel better about themselves.”